Regulation

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  Colombia introduces taxes on online gambling to fund humanitarian efforts in Catatumbo Latin America Regulation

  The Colombian government has announced plans to implement taxes on online gambling to address the humanitarian crisis in the Catatumbo region.

  January 27, 2025
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  Brazil sets the stage for B2B certification in online gambling market Brazil Regulation

  Speaking at the ICE Conference in Barcelona, Regis Dudena, head of Brazil’s gambling regulator, announced plans to introduce a registration mechanism for suppliers in the country’s online gambling market.

  January 25, 2025
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  Mexican casinos to operate like Las Vegas following Federal Court ruling Latin America Regulation

  Mexican casinos will soon be able to operate similarly to those in Las Vegas after a federal court authorized them to offer card games, roulette, dice games, and expand slot machine operations.

  January 22, 2025
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  Supreme Decree in Peru adjusts tax rates for online gambling and betting Latin America Regulation

  The Government of Peru has enacted a new decree modifying the General Sales Tax (IGV) and Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) related to online games and betting.

  January 20, 2025
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  Kenya's National Assembly rejects Senate amendments to Gambling Control Bill Kenya Regulation

  Members of the National Assembly have officially rejected the Senate's amendments to the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023).

  January 20, 2025
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  Angola opens public consultation on new gambling regulations Angola Regulation

  The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) of Angola has launched a public consultation process to gather feedback on proposed regulations for social games, online remote gambling, and land-based games of chance.

  January 17, 2025
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  Finance Ministry leads efforts to regulate gambling in DR Congo DR Congo Regulation

  The Congolese government, through Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi, has pledged to establish a stringent legal framework to regulate the gambling sector and its associated practices.

  January 14, 2025
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  Colombian President Petro proposes tax on illegal gambling to fund health care Latin America Regulation

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed a tax on illegal gambling and betting to generate funds for the country's health care system. 

  January 10, 2025
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  Burkina Faso unifies gambling tax rate in 2025 Budget approval Burkina Faso Regulation

  Burkina Faso's Finance Law for the 2025 financial year was approved by the National Assembly.

  January 6, 2025
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  Benin introduces new gambling taxes for 2025 Benin Regulation

  Nicolas Yènoussi, the Director General of Taxes in Benin, announced during a press conference on December 27, 2024, that the 2025 finance law introduces significant changes to the taxation of gambling activities.

  January 4, 2025